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November 15, 2020
Everything You Need to Know About Moving to Alaska
If the magnificent wilderness of Alaska appeals to you and you're looking for a much-needed change in the pace of your life, then a move to the 49th U.S. state could be the right choice for you. Alaska is often seen as a bucket-list travel destination, and less commonly as a place to call home. But ...
November 12, 2020
Understanding our Auto Transport Terms and Conditions
If you're like me, you rarely read terms and conditions. While many times the T&C are already understood, auto transport terms and conditions are a must read. There's a few different reasons for this, starting with the fact that auto transport is not like Apple or Microsoft. You know the basics of m...
November 5, 2020
Auto Shipping Red Flags
Auto shipping red flags exist. There are no two ways around it. They exist in every industry, no matter what it is. Sometimes, things just don't seem right, and if something looks too good to be true, it usually is. Auto shipping red flags follow the same tendencies as red flags in anything else. Th...
October 29, 2020
Breaking Down Car Shipping Payment Methods
Shipping a car is an involved process. It's not complicated, usually, but there are a lot of moving parts. This is why car shipping payment methods are the way they are. When you ship a car, you book your order with an auto transport broker. They are the company that handles all the minutiae of your...
October 22, 2020
The Many Different Types of Car Transport Trucks
There are a lot of car transport trucks on the road today. From small single-car haulers to big ten-car behemoths to flatbed trucks that handle oversize freight, there's a lot of different options out there. Thousands of carrier companies and tens of thousands of drivers - just in auto transport! Na...
October 14, 2020
The Ins and Outs of Luxury Car Shipping
If you're looking at luxury car shipping services, you've come to the right place. Here at American Auto Shipping, we understand the importance of your luxury vehicle. You want it in pristine condition when it is transported. You want it to arrive in the same condition it was shipped in. Any custome...
October 6, 2020
Why Accurate Car Shipping Information is Important
When you ship a car, you're going to need to give your shipper some information. More specifically, car shipping information - information that is crucial to your shipment. Every shipping company will ask for the same basic information - pickup and delivery addresses, for instance. The year, make an...
September 26, 2020
The Best Ways to Save Money Shipping a Car
Everyone likes saving money. Whether you're just going shopping at the grocery store, buying designer clothes, tickets for travel - saving money is always great. So it's not surprising that people would want to save money shipping a car. Wouldn't you? Of course, saving money is easier said than done...
September 19, 2020
Auto Transport to Major US Cities
Major cities in the US are the number one auto transportation locations in the country. With more people than rural and suburban areas, it just makes sense. This is why auto transport to major US cities is such a driving force in the industry. Shipping between two major cities is common, and the big...
September 11, 2020
Are Electric Auto Transport Trucks Feasible?
The search for an alternative fuel source, and getting away from fossil fuels, is an integral part of the world today. As the climate continues to change and humanity comes to terms with the environmental damage fossil fuels cause, alternative fuels still dominate the conversation. What better way t...
September 3, 2020
How Severe Weather Impacts Auto Shipments
As you no doubt know, auto shipments have a lot of moving parts. And because they have a lot of moving parts, different things will affect different shipments in different ways. Automobile shipping is less of a science and more of an art when it comes down to it. From the prices that are set to the ...
August 27, 2020
Breaking Down Your Auto Shipping Costs
There’s an old saying - “money makes the world go ‘round.” There’s also another, something about how money doesn’t buy happiness. Both are true, but happiness doesn’t lower auto shipping costs. As such, understanding the prices of things - and why they cost what they cost - is a great way to ensure ...